I use mechanical energy to launch a rubberband across the room.
CHEMICAL
"Chemical energy is the potential of a chemical substance to undergo a transformation through a chemical reaction or to transform other chemical substances. Breaking or making of chemical bonds involves energy, which may be either absorbed or evolved from a chemical system."
"Thermal energy is generated and measured by heat of any kind. It is caused by the increased activity or velocity of molecules in a substance, which in turn causes temperature to rise accordingly. There are many natural sources of thermal energy on Earth, making it an important component of alternative energy."
I use my electromagnetic powered metal detector to find coins on the beach.
ACOUSTIC
"Sound is a mechanical wave that is an oscillation of pressure transmitted through a solid, liquid, or gas, composed of frequencies within the range of hearing and of a level sufficiently strong to be heard, or the sensation stimulated in organs of hearing by such vibrations."
"Electric potential energy, or electrostatic potential energy, is a potential energy associated with the conservative Coulomb forces within a defined system of point charges."
Thermal: You could teach thermal energy by taking a thermal energy blanket and demonstrating the heat that is on the blanket.
Electrical: Take apart an electrical outlet, to see what’s inside. The electrical waves are an example of electrical energy. Also, if there’s ever a storm, take whomever you’re teaching by a window and observe the lightning that strikes.
Electromagnetic: “Look” at an electric fence; discover how the waves travel from one another to create a fence.
Acoustic: Get a guitar and use your ears to demonstrate the sound waves that create energy.
Chemical: Combine chemicals that can be combined and look at the reaction that happens.
Nuclear: Show examples of places that were destroyed by a nuclear weapon, and explain how.
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Definitions:
MECHANICAL
"Mechanical energy is the energy associated with the motion or position of an object."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanical_energy/
I use mechanical energy to launch a rubberband across the room.
CHEMICAL
"Chemical energy is the potential of a chemical substance to undergo a transformation through a chemical reaction or to transform other chemical substances. Breaking or making of chemical bonds involves energy, which may be either absorbed or evolved from a chemical system."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemical_energy#Chemical_energy/
I use chemical energy to build a fire.
THERMAL
"Thermal energy is generated and measured by heat of any kind. It is caused by the increased activity or velocity of molecules in a substance, which in turn causes temperature to rise accordingly. There are many natural sources of thermal energy on Earth, making it an important component of alternative energy."
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-thermal-energy.htm/
I use thermal energy from a stove to make food.
ELECTROMAGNETIC
"Electromagnetic radiation (often abbreviated E-M radiation or EMR) is a form of energy exhibiting wave like behavior as it travels through space."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electromagnetic_energy/
I use my electromagnetic powered metal detector to find coins on the beach.
ACOUSTIC
"Sound is a mechanical wave that is an oscillation of pressure transmitted through a solid, liquid, or gas, composed of frequencies within the range of hearing and of a level sufficiently strong to be heard, or the sensation stimulated in organs of hearing by such vibrations."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acoustic_energy/
I use the acoustic energy of my stereo speakers to shake my house.
NUCLEAR
"Nuclear power is produced by controlled (i.e., non-explosive) nuclear reactions."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_energy/
I use nuclear energy to power an energy plant.
ELECTRICAL
"Electric potential energy, or electrostatic potential energy, is a potential energy associated with the conservative Coulomb forces within a defined system of point charges."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_energy/
Electrical energy powers my house.
How to teach:
Thermal: You could teach thermal energy by taking a thermal energy blanket and demonstrating the heat that is on the blanket.
Electrical: Take apart an electrical outlet, to see what’s inside. The electrical waves are an example of electrical energy. Also, if there’s ever a storm, take whomever you’re teaching by a window and observe the lightning that strikes.
Electromagnetic: “Look” at an electric fence; discover how the waves travel from one another to create a fence.
Acoustic: Get a guitar and use your ears to demonstrate the sound waves that create energy.
Chemical: Combine chemicals that can be combined and look at the reaction that happens.
Nuclear: Show examples of places that were destroyed by a nuclear weapon, and explain how.
Mechanical: Look at skiers, moving is mechanical.
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